Robey Leibbrandt rose to prominence in 1936 when he represented South Africa as a heavyweight boxer at the controversial . Berlin Olympics in Germany. It was there that he first met and became mesmerized by Adolf Hitler. The triumphant rise of Hitlers National Socialists completely took in the young Afrikaner and it was at this time that Hitlers aides first began to seduce Leibbrandt into acting as an operative for them in South Africa.
Later, at the expense of the Reich, he was invited to return to Germany to complete his education, a process which culminated in his ardent conversion to National Socialism. During this time he was extensively trained in sabotage and espionage, and also underwent the rigorous training of a Stormtrooper. After the outbreak of war Leibbrandt was appointed to spearhead Operation Weissdorn - the overthrow of Jan Smutss coalition government and the establishment of a National Socialist republic in South Africa.
This is not just the true story of Leibbrandt, the traitor or the patriot. 1t is also the story of the courageous Jan Taillard, appointed by Smuts to flush Leibbrandt out, his dogged pursuit of his prey, and the extraordinary circumstances of his eventual success.